floods – Town of Cicero, IL

Deadline to file FEMA Flood funding request is October 16, 2023

Deadline to file FEMA Flood funding request is October 16, 2023 The Deadline to file your flood damage application with FEMA is Oct. 16, 2023. Many homeowners still may not understand that the reports they filed in July after the floods with the Town of CIcero were ONLY USED to justify an Emergency Declaration. Each homeowner MUST file a Damage Assessment Report with FEMA. If you have not filed a damage assessment report with FEMA, [Learn More]

President Larry Dominick led the push to get FEMA to approve funding for Cicero flood victims. President Dominick speaks at a FEMA and County Emergency Management press conference Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Morton College called to inform residents of that effort.

Storm Damage Assessments to Cook County Homes has been Found Sufficient for the State to Request a FEMA Federal Disaster Declaration

Storm Damage Assessments to Cook County Homes has been Found Sufficient for the State to Request a FEMA Federal Disaster Declaration Ten Preliminary Damage Assessment teams found sufficient evidence to request a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Disaster Declaration. Since Tuesday, joint teams comprised of local, state, and federal officials have been deployed in the sweltering heat and humidity to assess flash flooding damages in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, and Chicago’s west side that occurred [Learn More]

Public Works employees working 24/7 to help clear alleys of bulk refuse in wake of floods

Overview of work performed by town employees to help flood victims

Overview of work performed by town employees to help flood victims (Below is a summary of work performed by the Town’s various departments to help residents impacted by the floods. The numbers continue to rise but the data shows how much effort is being put into responding to resident need. English and Spanish) President’s Office Worked with representatives of the State of Illinois and Cook County to secure an Emergency Declarations, which were issued and [Learn More]